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shelflifers
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 Posted: 09/16/03 - 17:03 Post subject: Calling all racers! *revised with new question!*
October 1st update:
What kind of things have you received in your goodie bags at races? Any suggestions?
(like there are any non-racers here  )
What are some cool/unique things you've seen at races?
What are some of your common complaints?
That's right, I'm in 'data-mode'.
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TimRuns
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Posted: 09/16/03 - 17:23 Post subject:
nothing too interesting...
I've seen a couple of guys running shirtless in temps in the low to mid 40s and I was startled in that same race by another who emitted an annoyingly large belch...
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shelflifers
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Posted: 09/16/03 - 17:40 Post subject:
| TimRuns wrote: | nothing too interesting...
I've seen a couple of guys running shirtless in temps in the low to mid 40s and I was startled in that same race by another who emitted an annoyingly large belch... |
Thanks Tim. have you ever seen anything cool/unique that the race director's have done though?
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spongebob
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Posted: 09/16/03 - 20:18 Post subject:
Good shirts
Start on time
Have an accurately measured course
Provide volunteers on the course with a list of bib numbers and names so they can encourage each runner by name during the race. I did a 9 mile race and they did this and it rocked my face off
Have an announcer at the finish line also calling out people's names
Get a local massage school to provide after race massages
Have Shelflife play after the race
Get some of the running stores to donate stuff for you to raffle off after the race
Here is a good one that I don't see too often, but it has happened at 4 different races and I liked it. They sent out "Thank you" cards to all of the runners a few weeks after the race. The cards thanked you for coming out to the race and then listed your time, overall finish, and age group finish, then finally reminded to you come back the next year.
Have me and runswithscissors talk smack to the other racers and fans
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TimRuns
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Posted: 09/16/03 - 21:21 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | | TimRuns wrote: | nothing too interesting...
I've seen a couple of guys running shirtless in temps in the low to mid 40s and I was startled in that same race by another who emitted an annoyingly large belch... |
Thanks Tim. have you ever seen anything cool/unique that the race director's have done though? |
Well not yet but I expect to see it this on a 10k I'm registered to run on Oct 26th when the racers have been encouraged by the directors to wear Halloween costumes. Another cool thing I like are draw prizes (though I haven't won one yet).
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shelflifers
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Posted: 09/16/03 - 21:41 Post subject:
| Runner X wrote: | Good shirts
Start on time
Have an accurately measured course
Provide volunteers on the course with a list of bib numbers and names so they can encourage each runner by name during the race. I did a 9 mile race and they did this and it rocked my face off
Have an announcer at the finish line also calling out people's names
Get a local massage school to provide after race massages
Have Shelflife play after the race
Get some of the running stores to donate stuff for you to raffle off after the race
Here is a good one that I don't see too often, but it has happened at 4 different races and I liked it. They sent out "Thank you" cards to all of the runners a few weeks after the race. The cards thanked you for coming out to the race and then listed your time, overall finish, and age group finish, then finally reminded to you come back the next year.
Have me and runswithscissors talk smack to the other racers and fans |
check out the big brain on X!
excellent list and I LOVE the idea of having volunteers knowing names and cheering people on! (historically, this race has had too many volunteers)...You just solved it, X.
We're bringing back the massage tent as well (it was a hit last year)...Oh, and we're advertising the hell out it as well...who doesn't want a free massage?
like the thank you card idea too...
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TriBob
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 08:03 Post subject:
Chip timing is getting pretty standard for everything but small 5ks
Do not run out of water/Gatorade. This has happened to me 3 times, not cool.
post race, the longer the race the better the buffet should be.
Marshells at every turn. preferably two especially in longer events
Have someone call out the names comming down the finish. You can't mention everyone; but, it is a great feeling and an extra push for mid-packers trying to bring it home.
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 09:09 Post subject:
I like the idea of having music, both at the start and the finish.
Also, having an announcer naming the people as they come in is a great feature too!
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 09:16 Post subject:
Shelf,
I always wished that RD's would mark the first 1/2 mile so that I could tell if I was way off pace for the run. To help fight the jack rabbit tendancy.
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 09:19 Post subject:
I always enjoy loud music at the start and end of a race.
And a raffle always keeps people hanging out a little longer. I never pass up a raffle!
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shelflifers
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 09:54 Post subject:
Y'all rock! Paul, the 1/2 mile marker will be in effect. And coach and dancer, there will definitely be music at the start and finish line (yanni, no?)
Bob, it's just a small 5K (for now) so I may look at chip timing down the road...do you have a link that I could investigate the cost and such?
Keep em coming! 
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 09:57 Post subject:
How about free airfare for all those flying in for the race from Sioux Falls, SD?
If you can make that happen, I'm like, there dude.
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 10:10 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | | ... there will definitely be music at the start and finish line (yanni, no?) |
Yanni, no! It's Kenny G or nothing, you young punk!
Live music is the way to go - how 'bout those drum-a-thon boys up by you?
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 10:12 Post subject:
How about just standard stuff like awards 3 deep in age groups divided up in 5 year increments?
That's mostly what I look for.
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TriBob
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Posted: 09/17/03 - 10:20 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | Bob, it's just a small 5K (for now) so I may look at chip timing down the road...do you have a link that I could investigate the cost and such?
Keep em coming! |
No prices on the web; but ChampionChip partner is WI is
Sports Management Associates, Inc
Contact person(s)
Mike Proctor
Address 8420 West Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53222
USA
Telephone 1 414 536 1377
Fax 1 414 536 9577
E-mail info@smaresults.com
Web site www.smaresults.com
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